Eye Socket, Pituitary or Ear CT Scan (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT of the orbit, sella turcica, posterior fossa, or outer, inner and middle ear without contrast · CPT 70480
$74.25
lowest cash price
$1,320.00
national median
$12,866.41
highest cash price
909
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $74.25–$12,866.41 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,382.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,863.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,069.32 | $1,950.78 | $3,006.12 |
| Arizona | 23 | $220.98 | $337.18 | $2,320.24 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $583.35 | $770.90 | $2,115.00 |
| California | 90 | $541.15 | $1,906.89 | $5,129.54 |
| Colorado | 17 | $304.56 | $4,686.25 | $5,306.43 |
| Florida | 72 | $578.40 | $3,808.23 | $12,866.41 |
| Georgia | 25 | $751.25 | $1,385.28 | $9,334.46 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $629.12 | $629.12 | $1,455.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $523.38 | $1,818.00 | $3,491.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $459.50 | $612.00 | $2,842.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $683.83 | $1,392.95 | $3,491.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $941.60 | $4,854.76 | $9,310.77 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $515.80 | $1,636.20 | $2,842.00 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $214.24 | $214.24 | $214.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,338.60 | $1,394.15 | $1,959.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $143.75 | $1,151.00 | $2,342.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $1,815.20 | $2,448.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $371.14 | $645.12 | $827.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $74.25 | $883.30 | $5,355.16 |
| Montana | 1 | $999.20 | $999.20 | $999.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,029.00 | $1,394.50 | $2,333.13 |
| Nevada | 4 | $576.24 | $1,101.47 | $1,536.68 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,797.15 | $1,797.15 | $1,797.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $353.04 | $478.49 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,749.72 | $1,749.72 | $1,749.72 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $3,103.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,041.00 | $1,430.20 | $3,015.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,560.80 | $1,929.60 | $2,128.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $477.10 | $962.65 | $2,218.80 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $790.88 | $1,007.50 | $2,424.81 |
| Oregon | 13 | $227.34 | $837.75 | $1,956.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $268.00 | $879.00 | $2,937.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $811.00 | $1,517.40 | $7,181.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,682.40 | $2,098.40 | $2,235.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $289.42 | $559.65 | $9,728.92 |
| Texas | 112 | $331.32 | $1,678.86 | $6,387.01 |
| Virginia | 43 | $422.70 | $1,360.00 | $5,947.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $304.32 | $911.60 | $2,846.90 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $295.00 | $693.50 | $1,585.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $348.27 | $1,351.02 | $2,845.58 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $649.32 | $1,469.44 | $1,577.03 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $478.49 | $116.22 – $726.00 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $489.02 | $183.46 – $183.46 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $497.28 | $59.17 – $447.27 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $499.36 | $80.91 – $164.64 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $502.40 | not published |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $507.60 | $129.93 – $761.40 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $515.80 | $295.22 – $973.70 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $520.31 | $146.76 – $146.76 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $520.31 | $94.08 – $196.03 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $523.38 | $108.97 – $1,102.88 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $523.73 | $79.00 – $929.70 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $524.16 | $106.34 – $108.47 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $540.69 | $91.66 – $649.24 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $540.69 | $91.66 – $627.59 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $541.15 | $135.12 – $1,384.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $542.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $546.00 | not published |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $548.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $548.00 | $104.01 – $312.03 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $549.24 | $172.70 – $427.00 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $549.24 | $95.95 – $427.00 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $549.24 | $172.70 – $427.00 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $549.24 | $146.57 – $427.00 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $554.89 | $134.23 – $10,305.10 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $555.93 | $104.22 – $838.33 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $556.95 | $128.89 – $3,341.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $556.95 | $128.89 – $3,341.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $556.95 | $128.89 – $3,861.52 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $559.65 | $99.18 – $238.03 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $559.65 | $94.92 – $206.93 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $559.65 | $69.08 – $212.67 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $559.65 | $94.85 – $206.78 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $559.65 | $99.18 – $238.03 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $559.65 | $94.85 – $227.64 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $559.65 | $97.56 – $212.67 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $559.65 | $102.00 – $222.37 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $559.65 | $95.95 – $244.81 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $559.65 | $102.00 – $222.37 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $559.65 | $102.00 – $222.37 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $559.65 | $94.85 – $206.78 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $560.00 | $45.55 – $188.60 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $565.32 | $33.58 – $1,332.95 |